Moneyweb@Midday is back, with veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs the new host of the podcast. Launching on 8 May 2023, Moneyweb brings you a fast-paced live daily news show, covering a wide range of topics, from business and economics to breaking news in politics, tech, sport and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 12h00 and 12h30.
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Moneyweb@Midday is back, with veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs the new host of the podcast. Launching on 8 May 2023, Moneyweb brings you a fast-paced live daily news show, covering a wide range of topics, from business and economics to breaking news in politics, tech, sport and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 12h00 and 12h30.
‘We have all systems ready. We had an incident of a power failure, but that incident we were able to manage through because we do have backup systems that kicked in,’ says Jabulani Khambule, regional general manager at OR Tambo International.
Acsa admits to communication failures and power concerns ahead of G20 visitors arriving at OR Tambo. COP30 raises a key question: Can the world afford not to adapt? And commercial properties under attack, private tech-enabled solutions fill gap where SAPS fail.
‘Apparel was hit almost 80%. Beauty and skincare also 80%. One sector that we haven’t seen a big decrease in is home and décor. That only dropped about 17%,’ says Aretha Cooper, COO at TUNL.
SA’s SMEs rally in the face of US tariffs. How AI, luxury and passion will fuel the 2026 travel boom. And a call for fair tax increases to maintain stable alcohol prices and curb illegal trade.
‘We started talking to the different security companies that we work with and everybody's on the same page that the only way to combat the absolute tidal wave of crime at the moment is to work together,’ says Werner van der Westhuizen, director at Nextorch.
AI, unbossing and the rise of data talent will define the 2026 workplace. SAPS and security partners launch joint drive to protect South Africans after sunset. And why SA’s $500m toy market keeps growing despite pressure.
Key takeaways from the finance minister’s mid-term budget address. How financial stress is quietly draining SA’s health and wealth. And why insurance growth could be Africa’s next big capital mobiliser.
‘It does mention the national shutdown on 21 November, with the information we are gathering, there is a possibility of major disruptions not only in the City of Johannesburg but across the province and even possibly the country,’ says JMPD Superintendent Xolani Fihla.
JMPD warns against increase protest action ahead of G20. Giddy-up! A smart new era for equine insurance. And how SA entrepreneurs are powering a R4bn advertising revolution.
‘Glencore also issued a similar warning that the electricity prices and the import costs of other goods are impacting them significantly, and therefore, if this happens, they will have to embark on a large-scale redundancy process,’ says Lucinda Hinxman, head of employment and labour law at CMS South Africa.
Samancor’s Ferrochrome future in doubt – A warning shot for energy-intensive industries. Why the mid-term budget is expected to strike a balance between saving and supporting the economy. And Gen Z’s work ethic forces a rethink of governance and risk.
‘We’ve worked so hard over the last two years to get off the FATF grey list and make it attractive for foreign investment, and now you throw sand in their eyes and make it difficult for them to invest here,’ says Michael Kransdorff, director of the Institute for International Tax and Finance.
Why the Sarb’s exchange control shake-up risks driving away foreign investors. A global expert says businesses must evolve in the way they understand, engage and serve customers as expectations soar. And from Cape Town to the world: Tutu Foundation invites the world to write for peace.
'We want to raise the bar for professionalism in the industry, because we believe that the time is now and the review is necessary, and we want to ensure that only qualified, ethical counsellors are allowed to practice,' says René Moonsamy, chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association.
Crackdown on rogue debt counsellors as National Debt Counselling Association proposes new standards. A new report says the future consumer wants simplicity, self-expression and science-backed wellness. And a seven-year study maps the DNA of successful entrepreneurs.
‘A lot of the ventures that we are looking to back are businesses that are changing people's lives, but they are also innovating around digitisation and around financial inclusivity,’ says the co-founder of LLH Capital.
Investment heavyweights double down on growth after landmark Optasia listing. SA’s children are not safe, a new report demands change. And why SA firms are stepping up cyber defences amid rising global threats.
‘What went wrong here is not so much the concerns about the financial model, but the fact that the public and the greater art industry weren’t taken into confidence to try and assist in finding alternative ways to keep the museum open,’ says Frank Kilbourn, chairperson of Strauss & Company.
Art lovers outraged over sudden Irma Stern museum closure. What’s driving SA’s tourism surge? And why salary increases in SA aren’t keeping up with life’s rising costs.
Moneyweb@Midday is back, with veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs the new host of the podcast. Launching on 8 May 2023, Moneyweb brings you a fast-paced live daily news show, covering a wide range of topics, from business and economics to breaking news in politics, tech, sport and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 12h00 and 12h30.
